5 Questions with Debra Hellbach
October 20, 2021
Debra Hellbach has been steering the helm as Manager of VIU’s Centre for Seafood Innovation (CSI) since April 2021.She brings a wealth of knowledge, including 35 years’ experience in the food processing industry, holds a degree in Food Science from the University of... Read more
Community Organizations Invited to Learn about United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
October 20, 2021
VIU research institute is offering free training sessions for community groups in Nanaimo, Duncan, Parksville and Powell River.Eradicating poverty. Ending hunger. Tackling climate change. It can seem overwhelming for the average organization or individual to make an impact. How... Read more
VIU Community Planning Students Host National Conference in November
October 19, 2021
PLACE21 is free to attend and features student and industry presenters from across the country. Vancouver Island University (VIU) will play host to a Canada-wide conference this November, thanks to a group of students in the Master of Community Planning program.The conference,... Read more
VIU Researcher Investigating Impact of Plastic Pollution on Deep-Sea Organisms
October 13, 2021
Chemistry professor Dr. Heather Wiebe is pursuing her research with the help of a $120,000 NSERC Discovery Grant.Plastic pollution is reaching the deepest depths of the ocean and the impact of these contaminants on marine life that live in these high-pressure environments is unknown... Read more
Media Highlights: September 20 - October 4, 2021
October 7, 2021
A roundup of VIU students and employees in the news.Please note that this issue of the media highlights includes links to stories that may be upsetting or triggering to readers. VIU provides counselling supports to students and employees; please reach out if you need to.... Read more
VIU’s Engaged Citizens Speaker Series Confronts the Housing Crisis
October 7, 2021
WHAT: VIU’s Engaged Citizens Speaker SeriesWHEN: Thursday, October 14, 2021, 6 to 7:30 pmWHERE: Zoom webinar, Registration linkDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, housing has quickly become the frontline of defense against the spread of the virus. But for precariously housed or homeless... Read more
The View Gallery Presents Rande Cook
October 6, 2021
When a Tree Falls, Are We Listening?WHERE: VIU’s The View GalleryWHEN: October 14 – November 27, 2021 – Artist talk and reception October 21, 6-8 pmThe View Gallery is thrilled to present an exhibition of new works from Kwakwaka’wakw multimedia artist Rande Cook. The exhibition will... Read more
New Program for Indigenous Elders and Residential and Day School Survivors Launches at VIU
September 29, 2021
The Literacy Circle will be tailored to what each individual student wants to learn.A new course for Indigenous Elders and Residential and Day School Survivors as well as 60s Scoop Survivors who want to learn basic language skills such as reading and writing is set to launch this... Read more
VIU Invites People to Experience University Life During Virtual Event
September 29, 2021
WHAT: Experience VIU 2021WHEN: Saturday, October 2, 2021, 9 am to 2 pmWHERE: Online [see registration link at bottom]Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) virtual open house event happens this Saturday (October 2) and includes a $1,000 tuition prize giveaway, video tour of Deep Bay... Read more
VIU’s Malaspina Theatre Hosts Winds of Change Art Exhibit
September 22, 2021
Featuring works by Stz’uminus First Nation artist Daniel R. Elliott, the exhibit explores the impacts of colonization and how healing can be achieved.Indigenous artist Daniel R. Elliott wants to take people on a healing journey. But first, he’s asking people to confront the... Read more
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